Cr Danita Potter - Tourism Portfolio Report - 21 March 2018
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Feedback from South Burnett Unpacked series was that the event is well worth attending with volunteers gaining a lot of information from experience. The next South Burnett Unpacked will be held 19 Ap
- Feedback from South Burnett Unpacked series was that the event is well worth attending with volunteers gaining a lot of information from experience. The next South Burnett Unpacked will be held 19 April in Kingaroy and launch the tourism season. I would like to invite operators to display and present their product.
- rEvents Academy first webinar was delivered on 13 March to participating events Kingaroy BaconFest, Blackbutt Avocado Festival, Nanango Show Society events, Goomeri Pumpkin Festival and Burrandowan Races.
- Road Ahead editor Deb Eccelston was in region 2 – 4 March visiting Blackbutt, Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy and Nanango. The operators involved were very accommodating and the itinerary pushed the family focused media famil across the region as much as possible. Economic Development continues to share information with Visit South Burnett.
- ‘Expo 88’ 30th anniversary exhibit hosted at the Kingaroy Heritage Museum will soft launch 30 April with an opening morning tea 1 May, former Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson has confirmed attendance.
- Drive Inland Promotion Victorian Caravan and Camping Supershow was attended by 2 volunteers from the Visitor Information Centre Network, the volunteers said the experience was fantastic and appreciated the opportunity to promote Australia’s Country Way and the South Burnett out of the region, it was also valuable to network with other tourism regions.
- Our South Burnett Visitor Information Centre Network Tourism direction is working on having one (1) social media presence where previously there were several pages.
- Wondai Street Sprints and Kingaroy Football Carnival information bags have been requested by organising committees and prepared by volunteers.
- We are undertaking an initiative to encourage local residents as tourists and ambassadors for our region – supporting the South Burnett Times promotion showcasing different experiences including wine, adventure and kids activity.
- Regional Flavours planning meetings with Chef Jason Ford has begun for the mid July event in Brisbane.